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First fire Oct 1, 2015

Discussion in 'Modern EPA Stoves and Fireplaces' started by Well Seasoned, Oct 1, 2015.

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    1443742681522.jpg Rain all day, house was getting brisk, low temps tonight, just loaded the jotul with 3 small splits of poplar. Looking good!
     
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    It will feel great, we had one fire today and it makes a big difference.
     
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    Dawn turned on the oven to make some brownies too. Man they smell good!
     
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    nice "far" ov'r there.. :coldfire::camping::fire::MM:
     
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    Already took the dampness outta the air! Life is good!
     
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    I just pulled a chocolate vinegar cake out of the oven and pulled some strawberries out of the freezer to put on top for Friday 2pm break. Oh we have been burning for about a week, not 24 hr but here and there.
     
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    Never heard of a choc vinegar cake, but it sounds good. Might need a recipe for that! Years ago, reluctantly tried a sour cream cake......... its now my favorite!
     
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    Nice to get it going to chase the chill away. How is the door glass looking? I have darkening on the sides again. I am wondering if this is just the air wash not reaching over there. I my pull the door this evening and check the glass gasket. I can't see this as being the issue though. I should be able to run a good hot fire tomorrow and see if it clears up.

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    I didn't have any issues, but I put very small splits in. Having those corners darken is pretty typical with this stove due to the large glass. My concerns this year will be very high temps again. I did go through the stove and cleaned the chimney 2 weeks ago. Changes this year will be an inline adjustable block off plate on the OAK.
     
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    fishingpol some of that may be the milder outside temps and not as strong of a draw early in the year. We burned our first fire last evening too, had a small amount of soot on the corners of mine too.....

    Fires look great fellas!! I'm excited for the upcoming season!!

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    I'd be interested in seeing if that helps.
     
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    Me too! I know I'll be walking into a cold house later. 2nd fire tonight!
     
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    Could be it. Well Seasoned is right, this seems common enough on this model. The hearth is looking great Scott. It's is a great time of year to enjoy the change of season. The old iron hearth tools look great.
     
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    It is supposed to be 50 degrees all weekend up here. Nor' east wind off the ocean will make it feel cooler. I'm looking forward to it too. I have to think of something to cook now.
     
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    Darkening on the sides is common on my stove to , shoulder season, slow draft , small fires , once it gets cold and I load the stove up ,burning good n hot ,problem gone , starts up again in the spring same thing ,slow draft , small fires
     
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    My vote for cooking would be roasted veggie lasagna with a side of breadsticks. Finish off the evening with a couple double stuffed oreos. :thumbs:
     
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    I was thinking shepherds pie with fresh bread and yams
     
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    Oooo, that sounds just as good. I haven't had that in years!
     
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